FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA TPK (Ramp AB)

Carrying PA TPK (Ramp AB) over PA TPK (I-76)

Middlesex Twp, Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA TPK (Ramp AB)

The PA TPK (Ramp AB) bridge in Cumberland, Pennsylvania carries PA TPK (Ramp AB) over PA TPK (I-76). It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,012 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PA TPK (Ramp AB) compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Pennsylvania bridges
239
Bridges in Cumberland · 10 in Poor condition
PA TPK (Ramp AB) 35.4 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
40.5 m (133 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
7,012 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000046471

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA TPK (Ramp AB) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PA TPK (Ramp AB) against other structures in Cumberland and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PA TPK (Ramp AB)?

PA TPK (Ramp AB) in Cumberland, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA TPK (Ramp AB) inspected?

PA TPK (Ramp AB)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,012 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA TPK (Ramp AB) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PA TPK (Ramp AB)?

PA TPK (Ramp AB) has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA TPK (Ramp AB)?

PA TPK (Ramp AB) is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is PA TPK (Ramp AB) and does age affect safety?

PA TPK (Ramp AB) was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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